Spanish Adjunct

Spanish Adjunct Faculty

Bremerton & Shelton Campuses

Salary: $1,000 per credit*

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Reports to: Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities

Olympic College is recruiting adjunct faculty to teach the Spanish Language on a continuous basis throughout the year – primarily for in‑person instruction at Bremerton and Shelton campuses. Part‑time faculty teach one to two classes in a quarter as enrollment demands. Faculty are required to provide quality teaching including preparation, grading, and record keeping; class syllabi to students and the division office as requested.

Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student‑centered learning, closing achievement gaps, supporting diversity and social justice learning opportunities, and employing data‑informed decision making in instruction.

• Teach college‑level course(s) in accordance with college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines;
• Teach in‑person classes on the Shelton campus and Bremerton campus as needed;
• Provide quality teaching including preparation and grading;
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled and to the division office as requested;
• Maintain accurate records of students and complete forms as required;
• May include evening instruction;
• Punctual communication with students, faculty, and staff;
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish language and literature or related field
• Near‑native fluency

Desired Qualifications

• College teaching experience
• Practical examination may be administered. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee a passing or competitive score on the examination.

• Effectively teach and impart excitement and enthusiasm in teaching courses;
• Demonstrate a commitment to teach students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career;
• Utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success;
• Teach and contribute through actions or in any other way to the college’s diversity;
• Function as a team player;
• Foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation;
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals;
• Appropriately incorporate the use of computer information technology in the delivery of services;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning‑centered climate;
• Uphold Olympic College’s values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered. Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of employment. Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department.

Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off‑campus assignments including travel to clinical sites may be part of the instructional load. Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and…